Day Six

Champhon to Lang Suan (105km)

Ah, what a wonderful rest day that was! Day five of riding and a newfound energy as we gather to set out on our 105km journey for the day. And the good news…we’re all still talking to each other!!! Scott Stein (Hands Director) has joined the ride for the last half of the journey, so we’re up to 18 riders including the kids – quite a pack and quite an impression we’re making as we peddle through tiny villages and townships.

It’s hard to believe we would ever use the terms “105kms riding” and “enjoyable” in the same sentence, but that’s what it was..and those were the words on everyone’s lips. Mind you, still some sore body parts but some nice short runs of 15-20kms in to our water stops, beautiful scenery of rice fields and palm trees and FLAT – YIPEE!! Only 1 short sharp killer hill at the end and then a nice cruise along the beach into the fishing village of Lang Suang for the night. Despite the mossies, coachroaches and lack of bed linen, sleep is sleep and an early night was had by all…well except the hard core stayers – Mike, Steph, Andrew, Daniel and Jerry who are doing us proud on the
drinking front:)

Hard to believe we’re 505kms into the journey which seemed to only start a few days ago. For those of us wondering if we could ever in a pink fit cycle 760kms in 8 days, the end is looking a whole lot closer and everyone is keen to hit the orphanage for the celebrations with the staff and children.

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~ by arawata on January 24, 2009.